3D printers under €300
Under €300 you can already get printers with auto bed leveling, 500 mm/s speeds and a print quality that cost three times as much five years ago. This list comes from our spec database, verified against each manufacturer's official spec sheets, sorted by price. What you usually give up in this range: an enclosed chamber (worse for ABS/ASA) and multi-material.
16 models · data verified against official spec sheets (sources on each page) · updated with every catalog change
HALOT R6
Mars 4 Ultra
Mars 5
Photon Mono 4
Ender 3 V3 SE
Mars 4 DLP
Neptune 4 Plus
Saturn 3
Neptune 4
Mars 4
Ender 3 V3 KE
Kobra 2
K2 SE
A1 Mini
Adventurer 5M
SV06 ACE
How to choose
Cheap costs you hours, not euros
In the 150–300 € range almost everything prints well; what changes is how much time you spend babysitting it. A machine with auto levelling, a filament sensor and ready-made slicer profiles saves you the two afternoons of calibration that the 40-€ cheaper option will charge you instead. On a first printer, that's the saving that matters.
Compare prices with shipping and duties included
Headline prices from Asian stores usually exclude VAT and customs, which in Europe adds 21–30 %. Always check a European seller with local stock: the real gap is often 20 €, and it buys you a warranty and spare parts that arrive in two days instead of five weeks.
The cost nobody adds up: nozzles and the bed
A brass nozzle lasts 300–800 hours with PLA, far less with filled filaments. Check it takes a standard format (V6, MK8, Bambu nozzles) before buying: if the spare is proprietary and costs 25 €, the cheap printer stops being cheap in year two.
When not to buy the cheapest
If you already know you'll print ABS, ASA or nylon, skip straight to an enclosed machine — with an open one you'll fight warping on every part and end up buying a second printer. And if you need parts over 25 cm, look at build volume before price: cutting a model into chunks is free, gluing them well isn't always.
FAQ
- Which cheap 3D printer is best for beginners?
- On a tight budget, prioritize auto bed leveling and a large community: they make your first months much easier. Bambu Lab, Creality and Anycubic bed-slingers stand out in this range.
- What do you give up under €300?
- Usually an enclosed chamber (needed for ABS/ASA), multi-material systems and built-in cameras. For PLA and PETG, a printer in this range is more than enough.